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Cyrus and Babylon
Question | Answer |
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What is a good word to describe Cyrus as a king? | magnanimous- generous, forgiving, tolerant |
In which year did Cyrus turn his attention to Babylon? | 539 BC |
What is the problem with HERODOTUS as a source for Cyrus' conquest of Babylon? | He was writing 100 years after the events |
What is the problem with the BIBLE as a source? | The Jews were huge beneficiaries of Cyrus' magnanimity, and so were unlikely to say anything bad about him. |
What is the problem with the Cyrus Cylinder as a source? | Commissioned by Cyrus himself, written heavily in his favour, having mercy on the Jews, building permanent sanctuaries for gods. |